Shiraz

Shiraz, the provincial capital of Fars, is known as the cultural capital of Iran, and the “City of roses and poets”. It is the heart of Iran’s history and a center for the rich Persian literary heritage. It has been the cradle of civilization and art for many centuries. Famous philosophers, thinkers and poets produced their masterpieces in this beautiful city.

Shiraz was one of the most important cities in the medieval Islamic world and was the Iranian capital during the Zand dynasty (1747-79), when many of its most beautiful buildings were built or restored. For many tourists who wish to go to Iran, their most basic question is which city has the history, the culture, the civilization and the rituals all as one and where else to go better than the beautiful Shiraz.

Shiraz enjoys a mild climate and its magnificently impressive gardens have been famous for a very long time. Being the hometown of two of the greatest Persian poets, Hafez and Sa’di, and a great Islamic philosopher, Molla Sadra, this city has been the tourists’ focus for their itinerary.

In terms of touristic potentials, this city is one of the bests in the country. It is unique whether in terms of nature, cultural or archaeological sites and places of pilgrimage and the most important of which are the following: Persepolis, Pasargad, Naghsh-e-Rustam, Arg-e-Karimkhan, VakilComplex, Eram Garden, Narenjestan-e-Ghavam, Nasir-Al-Mulk Mosque, Hafez Tomb, Bishapour, Tang-e-Chogan, Pars Museum, Saadi Tomb.

The residents are warm, kind and patient and the city enjoys a relatively calm atmosphere, which makes the tourists have a stress less trip. Shirazi food has a great variety but generally they often use rice with grounded meat. One famous Shirazi dish is called “Kalam Polo”, meaning rice with cabbage and also the famous Shirazi Salad which is praised all over the country. Its’ local confectionary such as Masghati, Muffins, and Youkhe (a type of bread), its’ deserts such as Faloode, and its’ handicrafts such as Khatam, Kilim, Gabbeh, and engravings are well-known throughout the country.